Jackson Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Billed “The City with Soul,” Jackson, Mississippi is a place brimming with history, culture, and energy. From The Mississippi Blues Trail to the Mississippi Museum of Art and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, there are so many arts and culture activities to engage with. If you’re looking for fantastic Southern cuisine, Jackson has a wide variety of local restaurants serving up both traditional and modern favorites.
In addition to all the opportunities for fun and enrichment, living in Jackson, Mississippi has many practical benefits. Listed in Forbes magazine as the third best “Bang for Your Buck” city among the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S., Jackson is known for its affordability and low cost of living. It’s a relatively safe city with a small-town feel and neighborly atmosphere.
While Jackson is a wonderful place to live and work, accidents happen, and when they do, Jackson’s citizens turn to Lunsford, Baskin & Priebe PLLC for legal help. Lunsford, Baskin & Priebe PLLC personal injury attorneys specialize in many types of cases and provide services for all Jackson residents. If you’ve been injured, find out how our legal team can help you.
- Amputation
- Asbestos Exposure
- Back & Spine Injury
- Burn Injury
- Carpal Tunnel/Repetitive Stress
- Construction Worker Injury
- Electrical Shock/Electrocution
- Eye Injury & Vision Loss
- FELA
- First Responder Injury
- Forklift & Crane Accident
- Head & Brain Injury
- Healthcare Worker Injury
- Hearing Loss
- Highway, Roadway & Bridge Worker Injury
- Jones Act
- Longshoreman Injury
- Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
- Permanent Total Disability Benefits
- Railroad Employee Injury
- Scaffold & Ladder Accident
- Supplemental Earnings Benefits
- Temporary Total Disability Benefits
- Termination of Benefits
- Truck Driver Injury
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation Appeal
- Workers’ Compensation Application
- Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
- Workers’ Compensation Indemnity Benefits
- Workplace Slip & Fall
- Wrongful Death
Jackson Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Mississippi companies with five or more employees are required to cover workers who suffer a workplace accident from the first day of their employment. Our Jackson office handles Mississippi workers’ compensation claims for construction workers, truck drivers, mechanics ironworkers, nurses, CNA’s, police officers, fire fighters, factory workers and almost all other laborers. We’ll appeal your denial to the Workers’ Compensation Commission or all the way to the Mississippi Supreme Court if that’s what it takes. We will make sure you are treated fairly and provided with the benefits you need and deserve.
Navigating the workers’ compensation system alone can be very frustrating. That’s why the lawyers at Lunsford, Baskin & Priebe PLLC are here to guide you every step of the way. Let our professional team take the burden off your shoulders and relieve the stress that comes with not knowing if your doctor and hospital bills will be paid, or whether you will be able to put food on the table while you are disabled. Our experienced Jackson workers’ compensation lawyers are here for you, and we can help.
Workers’ Compensation Injuries We Handle
Our dedicated workers’ compensation lawyers take on the full range of accidents and injuries that can occur on the job, including:
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Back, Neck & Spine Injuries: A fall from a ladder or scaffold, a slip in a liquid spill, or a trip over an obstruction in the workplace can cause a debilitating back, neck, or spine injury. Long-term lifting, carrying, bending, or other physical activities can also strain the back muscles over time until a serious injury develops, including lumbar injuries and cervical disc herniation. These injuries must be carefully diagnosed, and treatment options need to be carefully laid out and considered for the best result. We’ll work with you to make sure you’re getting the right kind of medical care and compensation for your injury.
Shoulder, Knee, and ankle Injuries: Shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries can occur in sudden, one-time work accidents as well as over time due to repetitive motion. Treatment for a torn rotator cuff, ACL, meniscus, or other shoulder and knee injury can range from days or weeks of rest to open surgeries or joint replacements. It’s vital to your recovery that your injury be properly diagnosed and appropriately treated. Don’t let your employer call it an old sports injury or degenerative condition — instead, get the help you need from an experienced team.
Fractures: Foot and ankle fractures can happen on the job in a variety of workplace accidents. We know how foot and ankle fractures and other broken bones can completely debilitate someone from working at their regular job. You may need to see a specialist, and complicated surgical repair may be necessary. Even if you are fit for a light-duty or restricted assignment while your fracture heals, you may still be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including medical bills and wage replacement.
Jackson Workers’ Compensation Claims Process
Workers’ compensation claims have many pitfalls and traps along the way that can result in your claim being denied or underpaid, or your benefits terminated early. It’s good to have an idea of the general process involved in filing a workers’ compensation claim. Generally, the steps proceed as follows:
- You notify your employer of the injury.
- Your employer files a claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission in Jackson, no matter where you are in the state, and also notifies its workers’ comp carrier.
- You will either start to receive compensation for wages and medical bills, or your claim will be denied by the insurer. In this case, you need to file a claim with the Workers Compensation Commission to appeal.
- You’ll appeal to the court and participate in a hearing before an administrative law judge. From there, further appeals may be made if you’re dissatisfied with the result.
The further you go in the workers’ compensation process, the more technical and complicated the steps become, and the more critical it is to have an experienced workers’ comp lawyer representing you.
Dedicated, Professional Legal Help with Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Matters
Knowing what the law requires is one thing; standing up to the insurance carrier when they deny your claim or cut off your benefits prematurely is another. When you hire our firm to represent you, we will protect your rights and fight for the maximum compensation possible. We will conduct an independent investigation and gather all evidence. We will make sure all responsible parties are on notice and speak with witnesses. Most importantly, we will handle all negotiations with insurance companies and involved parties, one of the most stressful aspects of filing a claim.
Our professional, dedicated team has years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of workers’ compensation law. For help with a Mississippi workers’ compensation claim, call the Jackson workers’ compensation lawyers at Lunsford, Baskin & Priebe PLLC in Jackson for a free consultation at 601-983-2667.
